U.S. Congress Officially Certifies Election Victory, Trump to Take Oath on January 20

U.S. Congress Officially Certifies Election Victory, Trump to Take Oath on January 20

Washington, January 6 – The U.S. Congress has officially certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November election. This clears the way for Trump to take the oath of office on January 20.

The certification of the presidential election results took place on Monday during a joint session of Congress, a brief, formal session of the House of Representatives and Senate. The session was presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris, who serves as the president of the Senate.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other members of Congress were present at the event. The certification of Trump's victory ensures that he will take the oath of office on January 20.

Meanwhile, Trump has announced plans to pardon the rioters who attacked the Capitol building on January 6, 2021.